CT Member Introductions
#646
03-10-2015, 04:35 AM
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#647
12-16-2015, 08:23 AM
Not new to FTE or Ford trucks; just found the CT Chapter forum this morning.
I am Nate from Manchester, CT
Sold my '75 in October:
'75, 390/ 4spd; bought it in Stafford, CT, but it was an Oregon truck. 0 rust, but I intended it to be a project as well as a truck I could use around the house. Then I made it too nice, and a gentleman was kind enough to make me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Took delivery of my '97 last night:
I was looking for a replacement for the highboy, and wanted something newer, but still very Spartan/ utilitarian. Found this truck on eBay, in Las Vegas, and I had to have it. 460, ZF5, 4.10s, 65K miles. Looks brand new inside and out; it was elderly owned. It is very difficult to find a gas engine stick truck, which is exactly what I was looking for.
I am Nate from Manchester, CT
Sold my '75 in October:
'75, 390/ 4spd; bought it in Stafford, CT, but it was an Oregon truck. 0 rust, but I intended it to be a project as well as a truck I could use around the house. Then I made it too nice, and a gentleman was kind enough to make me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Took delivery of my '97 last night:
I was looking for a replacement for the highboy, and wanted something newer, but still very Spartan/ utilitarian. Found this truck on eBay, in Las Vegas, and I had to have it. 460, ZF5, 4.10s, 65K miles. Looks brand new inside and out; it was elderly owned. It is very difficult to find a gas engine stick truck, which is exactly what I was looking for.
#648
12-16-2015, 08:26 AM
#649
12-16-2015, 03:35 PM
Postmaster
Not new to FTE or Ford trucks; just found the CT Chapter forum this morning.
I am Nate from Manchester, CT
Sold my '75 in October:
'75, 390/ 4spd; bought it in Stafford, CT, but it was an Oregon truck. 0 rust, but I intended it to be a project as well as a truck I could use around the house. Then I made it too nice, and a gentleman was kind enough to make me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Took delivery of my '97 last night:
I was looking for a replacement for the highboy, and wanted something newer, but still very Spartan/ utilitarian. Found this truck on eBay, in Las Vegas, and I had to have it. 460, ZF5, 4.10s, 65K miles. Looks brand new inside and out; it was elderly owned. It is very difficult to find a gas engine stick truck, which is exactly what I was looking for.
I am Nate from Manchester, CT
Sold my '75 in October:
'75, 390/ 4spd; bought it in Stafford, CT, but it was an Oregon truck. 0 rust, but I intended it to be a project as well as a truck I could use around the house. Then I made it too nice, and a gentleman was kind enough to make me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Took delivery of my '97 last night:
I was looking for a replacement for the highboy, and wanted something newer, but still very Spartan/ utilitarian. Found this truck on eBay, in Las Vegas, and I had to have it. 460, ZF5, 4.10s, 65K miles. Looks brand new inside and out; it was elderly owned. It is very difficult to find a gas engine stick truck, which is exactly what I was looking for.
#652
12-17-2015, 07:05 AM
#653
12-17-2015, 07:07 AM
#654
12-17-2015, 07:19 AM
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Plans for my '97 are pretty simple. I typically rush through projects, and then get bored with them; this is like a rule for how I do vehicle projects. Get it done and unload it. I want to do the '97 a little different, because I do want to keep this truck; its a perfect balance of old and new, and condition wise it is perfect.
*Full tune up: plugs, wires, cap/rotor, oil/ filter, air/ fuel filters, belts, etc. Was going to do engine coolant and hoses, but the stuff looks brand new.
*Tires: just some 285/75/16s, I am thinking Toyo Open Country A/Ts right now.
*Wheels: thought about some new polished aluminum 16s, but the Alcoas are pretty decent. I'm going to strip them and polish them., Better quality wheels than anything aftermarket, and the look is perfect.
*Body: The only damage is a ding in the tailgate, and a small dent in the passenger's door. I have a fantastic PDR guy that will handle these no problem. The bed rail tops had holes drilled from a topper, so I am going to put some caps on; I'd like smooth black metal caps, but I may have to have some stainless ones powdercoated.
Future plans include: Line X liner, Bilstein 5100s, Banks Stinger, and some gauges. Also like to replace the vinyl mat with carpet, and swap the Uhaul brake controller for a P3. Obviously on the hunt for a D60, and I also wound't mind a chrome rear bumper, and chrome grille/ headlight doors. In time.
Plans for my '97 are pretty simple. I typically rush through projects, and then get bored with them; this is like a rule for how I do vehicle projects. Get it done and unload it. I want to do the '97 a little different, because I do want to keep this truck; its a perfect balance of old and new, and condition wise it is perfect.
*Full tune up: plugs, wires, cap/rotor, oil/ filter, air/ fuel filters, belts, etc. Was going to do engine coolant and hoses, but the stuff looks brand new.
*Tires: just some 285/75/16s, I am thinking Toyo Open Country A/Ts right now.
*Wheels: thought about some new polished aluminum 16s, but the Alcoas are pretty decent. I'm going to strip them and polish them., Better quality wheels than anything aftermarket, and the look is perfect.
*Body: The only damage is a ding in the tailgate, and a small dent in the passenger's door. I have a fantastic PDR guy that will handle these no problem. The bed rail tops had holes drilled from a topper, so I am going to put some caps on; I'd like smooth black metal caps, but I may have to have some stainless ones powdercoated.
Future plans include: Line X liner, Bilstein 5100s, Banks Stinger, and some gauges. Also like to replace the vinyl mat with carpet, and swap the Uhaul brake controller for a P3. Obviously on the hunt for a D60, and I also wound't mind a chrome rear bumper, and chrome grille/ headlight doors. In time.
#655
01-07-2016, 01:49 PM
Afternoon,
New to CT, got out of Active Duty a little while ago; work brought me here. Live outside of Middletown exit 20 off 91. I have a White 78 F250 That I bought a few years back from a dude in Windsor Locks. Have had some small of stuff break on it, rear diff (no fluid on the drive home from buying it) or just completely wrong. Missed some wiring no-go's on pre-buy (household wirenuts on tail light wiring harness). Truck sat around for a long time while I was stationed down in Alabama and finally am getting it back on the road. I put a new carb, intake manifold and clutch in it last week, hoping to tackle the transfer case tonight after work (30 min left woohoo) Hope to register it tomorrow and get some firewood on Saturday.
I'm 26, a NRA instructor, in the national guard, drink beer or anything else, eat food and really don't care about much. If you wanna gimme a hand with the transfer case let me know, that things heavy. I'm pretty handy with toold, started wrenching when I was 11, Ive worked on most things with engines from tractors, boats, cars, imports, trucks, helicopters, I only know enough to get me in trouble.
Plans for my truck are to fix the floors, wiring, put a radio in it, soundproof the inside as much as I can, seat heater for the girlfriend, and just drive it. Summer I want to POR15 the frame and underside of the bed, see if I can do the cab also. No rush.
New to CT, got out of Active Duty a little while ago; work brought me here. Live outside of Middletown exit 20 off 91. I have a White 78 F250 That I bought a few years back from a dude in Windsor Locks. Have had some small of stuff break on it, rear diff (no fluid on the drive home from buying it) or just completely wrong. Missed some wiring no-go's on pre-buy (household wirenuts on tail light wiring harness). Truck sat around for a long time while I was stationed down in Alabama and finally am getting it back on the road. I put a new carb, intake manifold and clutch in it last week, hoping to tackle the transfer case tonight after work (30 min left woohoo) Hope to register it tomorrow and get some firewood on Saturday.
I'm 26, a NRA instructor, in the national guard, drink beer or anything else, eat food and really don't care about much. If you wanna gimme a hand with the transfer case let me know, that things heavy. I'm pretty handy with toold, started wrenching when I was 11, Ive worked on most things with engines from tractors, boats, cars, imports, trucks, helicopters, I only know enough to get me in trouble.
Plans for my truck are to fix the floors, wiring, put a radio in it, soundproof the inside as much as I can, seat heater for the girlfriend, and just drive it. Summer I want to POR15 the frame and underside of the bed, see if I can do the cab also. No rush.
#656
01-07-2016, 02:14 PM
Welcome to the nut house!! lol Feel free to poke your head into the BS chat, here is our current one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15927551
#658
01-07-2016, 03:37 PM
Postmaster
Afternoon,
New to CT, got out of Active Duty a little while ago; work brought me here. Live outside of Middletown exit 20 off 91. I have a White 78 F250 That I bought a few years back from a dude in Windsor Locks. Have had some small of stuff break on it, rear diff (no fluid on the drive home from buying it) or just completely wrong. Missed some wiring no-go's on pre-buy (household wirenuts on tail light wiring harness). Truck sat around for a long time while I was stationed down in Alabama and finally am getting it back on the road. I put a new carb, intake manifold and clutch in it last week, hoping to tackle the transfer case tonight after work (30 min left woohoo) Hope to register it tomorrow and get some firewood on Saturday.
I'm 26, a NRA instructor, in the national guard, drink beer or anything else, eat food and really don't care about much. If you wanna gimme a hand with the transfer case let me know, that things heavy. I'm pretty handy with toold, started wrenching when I was 11, Ive worked on most things with engines from tractors, boats, cars, imports, trucks, helicopters, I only know enough to get me in trouble.
Plans for my truck are to fix the floors, wiring, put a radio in it, soundproof the inside as much as I can, seat heater for the girlfriend, and just drive it. Summer I want to POR15 the frame and underside of the bed, see if I can do the cab also. No rush.
New to CT, got out of Active Duty a little while ago; work brought me here. Live outside of Middletown exit 20 off 91. I have a White 78 F250 That I bought a few years back from a dude in Windsor Locks. Have had some small of stuff break on it, rear diff (no fluid on the drive home from buying it) or just completely wrong. Missed some wiring no-go's on pre-buy (household wirenuts on tail light wiring harness). Truck sat around for a long time while I was stationed down in Alabama and finally am getting it back on the road. I put a new carb, intake manifold and clutch in it last week, hoping to tackle the transfer case tonight after work (30 min left woohoo) Hope to register it tomorrow and get some firewood on Saturday.
I'm 26, a NRA instructor, in the national guard, drink beer or anything else, eat food and really don't care about much. If you wanna gimme a hand with the transfer case let me know, that things heavy. I'm pretty handy with toold, started wrenching when I was 11, Ive worked on most things with engines from tractors, boats, cars, imports, trucks, helicopters, I only know enough to get me in trouble.
Plans for my truck are to fix the floors, wiring, put a radio in it, soundproof the inside as much as I can, seat heater for the girlfriend, and just drive it. Summer I want to POR15 the frame and underside of the bed, see if I can do the cab also. No rush.
#660
01-07-2016, 04:16 PM
Postmaster